Angelfish
Cream Angel
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About this fish
About this fish
Cream Angel (Apolemichthys xanthurus) is a marine angelfish for the home saltwater aquarium. In practice, it’s a showpiece fish chosen for its bold coloration and patterned look, and it also benefits from a setup that supports grazing and browsing behavior on live rock. This makes the Cream Angel a good option for aquarists who can provide an established tank and are comfortable with the general tendencies of many angelfish to inspect hard corals and other sessile animals.
Features:
- Angelfish are known for bold, colorful patterns that can change as they grow, giving the aquarium an evolving look.
- The Cream Angel is a swimming fish that typically does best with ample open space and an established setup.
- Provide live rock, as angelfish commonly graze on it as part of their natural foraging behavior.
- Offer a varied diet, including quality frozen foods and sponge-based formulas, plus algae several times a day.
- Be aware that many angelfish pick at corals and clam mantles; plan reef livestock carefully and research before adding.
- In most cases, keep only one angelfish per tank unless your system is very large to help reduce aggression.
- When it arrives, acclimate it slowly and give it a quieter area in the tank so it can settle in comfortably.
Specifications:
- Common name: Cream Angel
- Scientific name (if verified): Apolemichthys xanthurus
- Category: Angelfish
- Tank type: Marine (saltwater) aquarium
- Size options offered: Small, Medium, Large
